Total Crime Rate
11.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Smithy Moor Avenue area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Stocksbridge and Upper Don , and the 89th lowest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around Smithy Moor Avenue (S36 1FH) in the last 12 months was 11.4 per 1,000 residents and was 84.2% lower than the Stocksbridge and Upper Don average (72.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Smithy Moor Avenue (S36 1FH), the main crime hotspot is near Coppice Close. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Stocksbridge and Upper Don| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Coppice Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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